How to Get a Loan for Pet and Pet Supplies Stores

Looking for commercial loans for pet and pet supplies stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $10,000 pet and pet supplies stores loan was issued by a North Carolina bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Wilmington, North Carolina was able to borrow $10,000 from Self-Help Cu. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $5,000 of this North Carolina small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PET AND PET SUPPLIES STORES
WILMINGTON, NC 28403

SBA Loan Lender

SELF-HELP CU
122 N ELM ST, STE 1015
GREENSBORO, NC 27410

The lender provided this loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

453910 - Pet and Pet Supplies Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/8/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $5,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Self-Help Cu had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Self-Help Cu made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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